Naomi Hall
Westport,Massachusetts
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, educational processes and community best practices.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guidance and Career Center Coordinator
Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
08.2008 - Current
- Design, coordinate, implement and monitor the delivery of a comprehensive guidance and counseling program for student’s grades 9 -12 that aligns with the ASCA and MASCA School Guidance standards
- Supervise staff of 6 guidance/school adjustment counselors, participate in annual evaluation of staff members
- Coordination of an on-site Career Center for the benefit of students, staff, alumni and local business
- Formulate goals consistent with the school’s philosophy and policies
- Early College Access Program Coordinator, increasing enrollment each year by 100%
- District Test Coordinator for MCAS, AP and PSAT programs
- District Section 504 Coordinator, ensuring the consistent implementation of Section 504 for students under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- District Attendance Supervisor - Oversee daily attendance, contact parents, file CRA’s with juvenile court systems, coordinate Saturday School (Directed Studies) program
- Analyze current department practices to ensure they support student achievement, safety, and success
- Assist in the planning of professional development and in service training programs and workshops for staff to facilitate continuous program development and improvement as necessary
- DEI Committee Chair 2020-2023 – responsible for staff professional development and district goals
- Chairperson of the Massachusetts Vocational Guidance Directors Association
- 2011-2017
- Co-Chair of CCRE – Creating a Culture of Racial Equality – June 2020
- Chair of DEI committee – September 2021 – June 2023.
Guidance Counselor/Career Development Specialist/Work Experience Coordinator
Taunton Public Schools/ Taunton High School
01.1992 - 01.2008
- Primary responsibility as of September 2003 – Guidance Counselor
- Management of caseload of approx
- 400 students
- Work with parents and faculty to insure student success
- Chairing Special Education Team meetings for annual, 3 year, re-evaluation, and initial meetings for students in need of services
- Work with various outside agencies for benefit of student services
- Assist in administration of MCAS and SAT testing on ongoing basis
- Career Development Coordinator – 1995 to 2003
- Work with students on School-to-Career, Career Development and CVTE programs, 6th through 12th grade
- Designed activities to facilitate students’ awareness of vocational/career aptitudes and enhance their pursuit of an appropriate career pathway
- Work Experience Coordinator – 1992 to 1995
- Responsible for design and implementation of a work experience program specifically earmarked for disadvantaged youth which included: Identification, recruitment, and enrollment of targeted at-risk youth
- Development and delivery of curriculum consisting of pre-employment and work maturity skills
- Job development activities to establish part-time employment opportunities for students
- Supervision of Bilingual Aide to maintain contact with Hispanic, Portuguese, and Cape Verdean parents of program participants
- Grant writing annually to obtain funding for program.
Program Supervisor
My Turn, Inc.
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Supervise 5 to 7 direct service staff members and conduct staff pre and in-service training in the following areas: Curriculum development and assessment
- Student recruitment and selection
- Student motivation
- Vocational Association activities
- Documentation and case management
- Quality instruction and individual counseling
- Job development and placement
- Also Program Coordinator for Project RISE, a dropout prevention program operating in two area high schools
- Developed entire set of forty-five (45) competencies designed to stimulate learning for the at-risk student and encourage them to complete their education
- Worked cooperatively with several community service agencies, key school personnel, and parents of program participants to ensure program success.
Job Specialist
Jobs for Bay State Graduates, Inc.
01.1984 - 01.1989
- Responsible for implementation of a school-to-work program including: Development, delivery and assessment of a curriculum consisting of thirty (30) career development competencies
- Produced over 90% successful positive job placement at end of 18 month program
- Training and supervising new staff on the job
- Interfacing with CEO’s, Human Resource Managers, Supervisory Staff, School Administrators, and Local and State Public Officials
- Perform recruitment, screening, interviewing, and evaluation of program candidates.
Education
Leadership Academy Certification - Education Administration
Massachusetts Vocational Administrators Academy (MAVA)
Unknown, Unknown01.2009
Masters of Education in Counseling -
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, Massachusetts05.1999
Bachelor of Science, Management Science -
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, Massachusetts05.1984
Skills
Organizational Leadership
Program implementation
Fundraising Techniques
Customer Service
Administrative Leadership
Staff Supervision
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Schedule Coordination
Process Improvement
Event Planning
Team Leadership
Certification
Massachusetts Department of Education, #327543, Administrator, supervisor/director (All levels) Professional, Guidance (5-12) Professional, Business (5 –12) Provisional, Administrator, Pupil Personnel Services (All levels) Initial
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Guidance and Career Center Coordinator
Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
08.2008 - Current
Guidance Counselor/Career Development Specialist/Work Experience Coordinator
Taunton Public Schools/ Taunton High School
01.1992 - 01.2008
Program Supervisor
My Turn, Inc.
01.1990 - 01.1992
Job Specialist
Jobs for Bay State Graduates, Inc.
01.1984 - 01.1989
Leadership Academy Certification - Education Administration
Massachusetts Vocational Administrators Academy (MAVA)
Masters of Education in Counseling -
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Science, Management Science -
Bridgewater State University
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